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Bellevue ResourcesMissions Pathway Training | Serving the VulnerableMarch 2, 2024 | Jesse Faris and Becca McKay work with Empowered to Connect; a network of programs that aims to increase accessibility of holistic care for individuals, families, and communities. Jesse and Becca discuss how to serve those who have experienced trauma in our broken world and gives tools on how to minister to the vulnerable that gives hope, healing, and honors Christ.2024-03-0455 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E176] Discipline: How Changing your Mindset Changes EVERYTHING!
Sometimes all we need is a simple mindset shift to unlock a new level of life. Today on the show we talk with Becca McKay and Jesse Faris about doing just that in our discipline mindset as parents. It's easy to fall into the trap of becoming solely a reactive parent, but what happens when we shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset? Spoiler alert - it changes everything!
Becca and Jesse give us practical ways to change our mindset while sharing stories of how this shift changes dynamics in ourselves and our kids. You don't want to miss t...2024-01-2350 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E168] Let's Talk About the Holidays!It's that time of year again - time to take a deep breath and spend hours and hours with family members you may or may not want to see, eat foods that may or may not be easy for your kids to eat and spend the next month or so with the dull hum of presents and high expectations accompanying your every move. Happy Holidays everyone! In all seriousness, whether you live for this season or loathe this season, it can be a bear to navigate with all of the out of the ordinary that it brings. Have no...2023-11-2141 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E161] Let's Talk About Screen Time/Technology with Jesse FarisIn today's episode of the Empowered to Connect Podcast, we're joined by ETC Training Specialist Jesse Faris, along with host JD Wilson and ETC Institute Program Manager Becca McKay, to explore the complex world of parenting in the digital age. As technology continues to play an integral role in our lives, it's crucial to strike a balance between maintaining a strong connection with our children and ensuring their safety online.
Jesse, JD and becca bring their expertise to the forefront, guiding us through practical strategies for approaching technology with our kids. Whether you're a seasoned parent or...2023-10-031h 05
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E153] Mastering Transitions with Becca and Jesse (Replay E56)In today's episode, we're excited to bring you a masterclass on the art of transitions, led by none other than Becca McKay and Jesse Faris! Becca and Jesse bring a wise and compassionate approach, guiding us through the intricate world of transitions, offering essential insights and practical strategies to navigate your child's (and your own) life's shifts with grace and resilience. Whether it's moving homes, starting a new school year, or even daily transitions, their wisdom shines a light on how these moments can be powerful opportunities for connection, growth, and building a strong foundation of trust.
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Empowered to Connect Podcast[E146] Connecting Practice: How to "Be Present" with Nick and Jesse FarisIn Today's episode we dive deep into the art of being fully present. Joining us today are Nick and Jesse Faris, cultivate connection facilitators based in Memphis, TN, who bring a wealth of wisdom and experience to the topic.
Jesse, who serves on staff at Empowered to Connect as a Program and Training Specialist, and Nick have 2 kiddos through adoption and have been Empowered to Connect trainers for years. Today they share profound insights on the transformative power of presence and its impact on our relationships, creativity, and overall well-being.
Together with ETC Institute Program...2023-06-2058 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E137] Dr. Karyn Purvis Teaches How to Keep Your Anger from Breaking Trust Today we take an exclusive look at one of Dr. Karyn Purvis' most helpful parenting strategies with Jesse Faris and Becca McKay. In this episode, we delve into a never-before-seen clip with the late Dr. Karyn Purvis, where she shares invaluable insights on how to manage anger and build trust with our kids. Join us for a deep dive conversation on the power of trust-based parenting and its potential to transform children AND adults.
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Empowered to Connect Podcast[E136] The Danger of Over-Responding: New Content from Dr. Karyn PurvisWe are so excited to share a never-before-seen clip of Dr. Karyn Purvis teaching today. Our team has been on pins and needles waiting to release several new videos of Karyn, so we wanted to hop on an episode today to take the content she shares with us in the video deeper!
We've all experienced moments of over-responding as parents. How do we ensure that we aren't going to send our children further into dysregulation when conflict arises? What is the ultimate goal of parenting in moments when children are dysregulated? Dr. Karyn Purvis helps us find...2023-04-1146 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E134] Why Your Child Can't Self Regulate without YOUAs our good friend Robyn Gobbel shared with us back in episode 25, there really is no such thing as self regulation (without co regulation as a precursor)...so forgive us for the double meaning in the title, but today we talk about the role parents play in their child's self regulation learning process. Spoiler alert - it's a big role and it hinges on parents being fully present AND aware of how to self regulate on their own. Have no fear, though, Jesse Faris and Becca McKay joined us to talk all about that process, share some stories of...2023-03-2858 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E96] Connecting Practice: Repair, Reflect, ReadjustWhen it comes to parenting (and being in any kind of human relationship) - one of the most insanely humbling and difficult practices is repairing a rupture in the relationship. Maybe you've wronged the other person - maybe you were the one wronged - either way, the process of repairing often requires more than an 'I'm sorry'. Compound this difficulty with previous experiences with trauma, adversity and stress and you've got yourself a recipe for...well...being a human in this world. It's difficult. It's complicated. It's absolutely essential if you want to build or maintain a trusting, real...2022-08-0337 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E88] Connecting Practice: Balance Nurture & StructureToday's episode is a foundational one. In the world of connected parenting, one of the primary ways we give our kids what they need is to balance the amount of nurture and structure given. Stereotypically, 'traditional' parenting tends to rely on an intense amount of structure, but can lack on nurture - while 'new age' parenting tends to rely on very high nurture, but lacks boundaries and structure in place to help give kids predictability. We all tend to go to one side or another naturally, so today we asked Jesse Faris and Becca McKay from the...2022-06-1447 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E56] Let's Talk About Transitions with the ETC Team
Picture this: you're enjoying a beautiful day in your neighborhood park. Kids are running around having fun, adults are getting a rare moment to talk to each other - it's euphoric...and then it's time to leave. Cue the meltdown.
We all face them in life, so let's just talk about them - transitions. They might be daily, seasonal or major life transitions, but they're all capable of tripping us up in the right conditions. That goes for us - AND our children. We pulled ETC Staffers Becca McKay and Jesse Faris in to explain why transitions can be SO h...2021-10-2546 min